5 Things You Need to Know About Protein

A nutritionist sets the record straight
- byDanielle Zickl

06 Dec
2017

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Protein is an essential macronutrient for your body. It helps keep you fuller longer, and it also helps you build and maintain muscle. But there's a lot people get wrong about protein that can keep you from reaping its benefits. Here, Dr Carolyn Brown, nutritionist at Foodtrainers, sets the record straight.

3. More isn't necessarily better.

"You can only digest and absorb 25-35g of protein per meal, so eating half a cow, isn’t necessary." says Brown.

4. Pay attention to your source of protein.

Brown wants you to consider what other ingredients you're getting with your protein. "When you’re having wild salmon, you’re getting tons of omega-3s. But when you’re having a protein bar, usually you’re getting protein and a bunch of sugar or artificial ingredients."

5. Diversify your protein sources.

Grilled chicken is great, but if you're getting bored of eating it all the time, feel free to switch it up. Brown recommends subbing in duck, venison, bison, mussels, clams, or lobster.